Help with osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common condition. It is characterized by the degeneration of the body's joints, resulting in symptoms such as joint pain and stiffness.

According to one study, participants who took ginger to treat their OA saw significant pain and disability decreases. For 3 to 12 weeks, study participants were given between 500 milligrams (mg) and 1 gram of ginger per day. The majority of them had been diagnosed with knee OA. Only minor side effects were noted, such as a distaste for the flavor of ginger. Despite this, approximately 22% of trial participants dropped out due to the taste of ginger, as well as gastrointestinal distress. Another study from 2011 found that a topical mixture of ginger, mastic, cinnamon, and sesame oil can aid people with OA of the knee reduce pain and stiffness.